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Between Two Worlds

Taken in Cenote Angelita in Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula, this image captures a diver crossing a dense hydrogen sulfide cloud nearly 30 meters below the surface. Submerged trees emerge from the haze, creating the illusion of an underwater forest suspended between two worlds.

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Photographer of the Year Contest

2026

Honorable Mentions

Underwater

Non Professional

Nominees

Landscapes

Non Professional

Nominees

Nature

Non Professional

Between Two Worlds

Taken in Cenote Angelita in Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula, this image captures a diver crossing a dense hydrogen sulfide cloud nearly 30 meters below the surface. Submerged trees emerge from the haze, creating the illusion of an underwater forest suspended between two worlds.

About Artist

Tatsuro Kudo

Founder & CEO, KUJIRA Inc. PADI scuba instructor SSI Full Cave Diver

Tatsuro Kudo

Photographic Areas of Focus

Landscapes, Landscapes, Nature, Underwater, Wildlife

Location

Japan

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Honorable Mentions
Eduardo Carrasco

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Underwater

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Tatsuro Kudo

Tatsuro Kudo

Wildlife

Bronze
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Tammy Nicholas

Tammy Nicholas

Underwater

Nominees +1
Tatsuro Kudo

Tatsuro Kudo

Underwater

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